Hussain Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Hussain Grocers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 59 - 61 Devonport Road, Blackburn, BB2 1HW
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Hussain Grocers sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ← Hussain Grocers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hussain Grocers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hussain Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Hussain Grocers
What is Hussain Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Hussain Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackburn Council on 20 November 2023.
Is Hussain Grocers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hussain Grocers last inspected?
Hussain Grocers was last inspected on 20 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hussain Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hussain Grocers compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Hussain Grocers holds a 3. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Hussain Grocers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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